Hotel Overview

Great Babymoon Experience

My husband and I stayed here on our last trip before our first child is born. We love every single... See full review

Tavytoo

Feb 4, 2015

nice Stay

go for the high floor and bay view room. you wont be disappointed. stay well worth the price. See full review

rayoo

Jan 15, 2015

Historic grandeur overlooking the Golden Gate City

This Nob Hill mainstay, dating back to 1907, blends contemporary and historic tastes. Decorative touches such as marble floors and Corinthian columns evoke turn-of-the-century grandeur, while modern conveniences such as high-speed Internet and a full-service fitness center and spa keep travelers grounded in the present. Three well-regarded restaurants offer options for every meal, and the city's oldest Tiki bar provides a break from the formality of the hotel.

Highlights

The hilltop location delivers panoramic and breathtaking views of San Francisco Bay

Hop on any one of the city's cable cars right out front

Union Square shopping is only a four-block walk from the hotel

Valet and self parking are available for an added fee.

Rooms

Accommodations -- 591 rooms, 62 of them suites -- span two buildings: the original, circa-1907 structure and a tower built in the 1960s. Rooms vary in size (325-425 square feet; up to 6,000 for suites), but all units come with flat-panel TV, luxury linen ensembles and coffeemaker. Many also offer stunning views of San Francisco Bay, while Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access are available in all (fees apply, complimentary to members of Fairmont President's Club loyalty program).

Features

The hotel has received numerous awards, including the AAA Four Diamond Award and ExxonMobil Four Star Award.

Marble floors and Corinthian columns trimmed in gold accentuate the ornate Main Lobby. This area, spruced up in 1999, transports guests back to 1907, when the hotel opened. It may also transport TV fans back to the 1980s: Aaron Spelling's "Hotel" series was shot here.

The United Nations Charter was drafted in the hotel, and even the concierge service is historic. Dating back to 1973, it's the first formal concierge desk in the U.S.

All guests have access (fees apply) to the on-site ActiveSports Clubs at Nob Hill, a full-service facility with spa and fitness center.

Grab a Mai-Tai at the Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar, a kitschy-but-lovable Tiki lounge on site. Every night form 8 PM, a band on a floating stage, The Island Groove, serenades patrons with Polynesian tunes .

Transportation

San Francisco International Airport (18 miles)

Oakland International Airport (16 miles)

Cable car stops (1 block)

BART (6 blocks)

MUNI bus (1 block)

Attractions

Union Square

Fisherman's Wharf

AT&T Park

Golden Gate Park

Business

24-hour business center

Choose from a variety of conference facilities on-site

The historic Penthouse Suite accommodates 100, and has an outdoor terrace.

Fairmont San Francisco Rooms

Deluxe Queen Queen NS Tower - Exterior facing rooms located in the Tower Building. Rooms renovated 2014. Each room also has a spectacular marble bathroom with separate bath and shower. Rooms have been updated with HD flat panel TVs and Keurig coffee maker and tea kettle.
Location: Floors 2 through 23 in

Deluxe Suite

Diplomat Suite - The Diplomatic Suite at The Fairmont San Francisco is located on the 22nd floor of the Tower. Features a fashionable design that includes a spacious bedroom - wet bar - full stereo system - plasma flat screen tv and half bath for guests.
Location: 22nd floor of the Tower Building
Beds:

Deluxe Suite

Napoleon Suite - The Napoleon Suite is the perfect home away from home. This apartment style specialty suite has a spacious parlour offering a full kitchen with one bedroom and two bathrooms-contains a washer and dryer. Suite is popular for extended stays
Location: Corner Suite in the Main building -

Deluxe Suite

Penthouse Suite - Recently unveiled from a 1.8 million USD restoration the 6000 sq. ft. Extraordinary Penthouse features three large bedrooms - living room with a grand piano formal dining room seating for 60 people. Circular library crowned by a rotunda.
Location: Top floor of the Main Building
Beds: 1

Economy

Moderate 1 Dbl NS Main Bldg - cozy and quiet rooms located in the historic main building. Renovated 2014. Moderate Rooms are most appropriate for budget conscious single travelers.All rooms have also been updated with HD flat panel TVs - Keurig coffee maker tea kettle
Location: Main building
Beds: 1 Do

Standard

Fairmont Queen Rooms - non-smoking. Newly renovated 2014. These classic guest rooms are located in the historical 6-story Main Building. These rooms feature high ceilings-large closets. They also have a spectacular marble bathroom. All rooms feature HD flat panel TVs- Luxury linen ensembles- pillow top b

Standard

Fairmont Exterior Queen Queen NS - Rooms located in the historical 6-story Main Building. Renovated 2014. These are large exterior rooms that feature high ceilings- exterior windows and large closets. They also have a spectacular marble bathroom. HD flat panel tvs.
Location: Main building
Beds: 2 Queen

Fairmont King NS Sofabed - Spacious Main Building Room with 1 King bed and Double-size sofa sleeper. Rooms have been updated with HD flat panel TVs-Keurig coffee maker-tea kettle. windows that open with views of the Nob Hill neighborhood.Renovated in 2014
Location:Main Building
Bed:1 King + Dbl Sofabed

Standard

Fairmont Queen NS Main Building - Located in the historical 6-story Main Building. Rooms were renovated 2014. These are medium sized interior rooms that feature high ceilings - interior windows and large closets. Spectacular marble bathrooms - rooms have HD flat panel TVs.
Location: Main building
Beds

Fairmont Exterior King NS - Located in the historical 6-story Main Building. Renovated 2014. These are large exterior rooms that feature high ceilings - exterior windows. They have a spectacular marble bathroom. Rooms have been updated with HD flat panel TVs
Location: Main building
Beds: 1 King Beds
Siz

Suite

Main Building Corner Suite - Largest Main Building suites featuring Nob Hill neighborhood views. Located on floors 2-6th - Corner suite with King bed. Separate parlor with Queen size sofa sleeper and two full bathrooms. Renovated 2014. Ideal for families.
Location:Floors 2-6
Bed: King Bed +QN Sleeper So

Suite

Tower Suite NS - One or Two Bedrooms Tower Building Suites afford the most breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and city. Renovated 2014. Contemporary in design Tower Suites have views from both bedroom and living room with door in between for privacy
Location: Tower Building
Beds: 1 King Bed + S

Suite

Main Building Two Bedroom Suite - Two Bedroom Suites are particularly spacious - comprised of a parlor- a bedroom and bathroom - and a second connecting bedroom with another marble bathroom. The bedroom and living room are separated by a door for privacy.
Location: Main building
Beds: 1 King + 1 Queen O

Suite

Main Building Balcony Two Bedroom Suite - Desirable because of the balcony-each Suite is comprised of parlor-bedroom and one bathroom. Bedroom and living room are separated by a privacy door. Each suite is unique in decor layout and size-updated amenities
Location: Main Building
Beds:Queen + King Beds

Deluxe

Deluxe King NS Tower - Exterior facing rooms located in Tower Building. Renovated 2014. Each room has a spectacular marble bathroom with separate bath and shower. Rooms have also been updated with HD flat panel TVs-luxury linens pillow top beds Keurig coffee maker
Location: Floors 2 through 23 in the T

Suite

Two Bedroom Signature Golden Gate Suite - Signature Golden Gate Suites offer spectacular panoramic views of the city and the Bay plus the Iconic Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. Equipped with telescopes in living room which is separated from the bedroom.
Location:Floors 12 and higher
Beds: 1 King Bed +

Suite

Main Building Balcony Suite - Romantic balcony suite. Renovated 2014. Each suite is comprised of parlor with a double size sofa sleeper bedroom and one bathroom. The bedroom and living room are separated by door for privacy. Each suite is unique in decor.
Location: Main building
Beds:Queen Bed + sleep

Main Building Suite NS - One and Two Bedroom Suites. Particularly spacious comprised of a parlor with a queen size sofa sleeper bedroom and one bathroom. Renovated 2014. The bedroom and living room are separated by door for privacy.Suites are unique in decor
Location: Main building.
Beds: 1 King Bed

Suite

Two Bedroom Main Building Corner Suite - Largest Main Building suites featuring Nob Hill neighborhood views. Located on floors 2-6th - Corner suite with King bed. Separate parlor with Queen size sofa sleeper and two full bathrooms. Renovated 2014. Ideal for families
Location: Main Building
Beds: 1 King

Tower Building Two Bedroom Suites - The most breathtaking views of the San Francisco Bay and city. Tower 2-Bedroom Suites are contemporary in design- with 2 bedrooms-living room with sofabed in between. Bedrooms close off from the living room with a door.
Location: Tower Building
Beds: 1 King + 1 King

Superior

Signature King NS Tower - located in the Tower Building with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay. Renovated 2014. Room have a spectacular marble bathroom with separate bath and shower. All rooms have been updated with HD flat panel TVs- Keurig coffee maker.
Location: Tower Building floors 4 throu

Superior

Signature Queen Queen NS - located in the Tower Building with spectacular views of the San Francisco Bay. Renovated 2014. Each room has a spectacular marble bathroom with separate bath and shower. Rooms have also been updated with HD flat panel TVs -pillow top beds
Location: Tower Building- floors 4 thr

Deluxe Rooms - located in the tower building with views of the city. Each room has a spectacular marble bathroom with separate bath and shower. All rooms feature HD flat panel TVs- Luxury linen ensembles- pillow top beds- and Keurig coffee makers. Wired-wireless internet access.

Buckingham Suite - This Main Building Balcony Specialty Suite welcomes you with parquet floored foyer. Leading into a wood - paneled parlor with decorative fireplace and dry bar. The glass-enclosed balcony offers spectacular views of Fairmont Roof Garden.
Location: Main Building - 5th floor
Beds: 1 King

Deluxe Suite

Fairmont Suite - The Fairmont Suite at The Fairmont San Francicso is located on the top guest floor of the Tower Building - offering guests the grandest wrap-around views of the San Francisco City and Bay. It is like litterally sitting on top of the city.
Location: Tower Building
Beds: 1 King Bed
Size:

Deluxe Suite

Cambridge Suite - Residential in style this elegantly furnished suite has an authentic feel to the charming tradition San Francisco offers. Ideal for business meetings and gatherings comfortably accommodating up to 40 people for hospitality.Flat panel tvs
Location: Main Building - 4th floor
Beds: 1 King

Amenities

High-speed internet

Indoor pool

No smoking rooms/facilities

General

Air conditioned

No smoking rooms/facilities

Pet friendly

Elevators

24 hour security

FEMA approved

Activities

Indoor pool

Fitness center or spa

Fitness Center

Exercise gym

Sauna

Night club

Children's activities

Golf

Jogging track

Play ground

Boating

Steam bath

Dining

Bar/Lounge

Continental breakfast

Coffee maker in room

Lounge

Coffee shop

24 hour room service

Room service

Family plan

Services

24 hour front desk

Business center

Maid service

Laundry service

Express checkout

Childcare Service

Concierge desk

Laundry/Valet services

ATM/Cash machine

Nursery for children

Security

Wake-up service

Airline desk

In-Room Safe

Shops/Commercial services

Tour desk

Meeting/Banquet facilities

Car rental desk

Barber shop

Barber/Beauty shop

Porters

FAX

Conference facilities

Doctor on call

Gift shop

Copy service

Currency exchange

News stand

Overhead projector

Audio visual equipment

Projector

Blackboard

White board

Conference suite

Cellular telephone rental

Computer rental

Easel

Internet

High-speed internet

Parking

Parking

Indoor parking

Valet parking

Accessibility

Accessible facilities

Accessible rooms

Accessible parking

Room

DVD player

Television with cable

Radio

Cordless phone

Safe

Phone with speaker

Telephone

AM/FM alarm clock

Desk with lamp

Mini bar

Free newspaper

Heated guest rooms

Hairdryer in room

Fire alarm with light

Turndown service

Bathroom telephone

Cribs available

In room movies

Temperature control

Shower

Electronic door locks

Iron

Ironing board

International direct dial

Smoke detectors

Sprinklers in rooms

Bath tub

Trouser press

Wet bar

Nearby points of interest

Grace Cathedral: 0.2 mi

Cable Car Museum: 0.2 mi

Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.2 mi

Kertesz Gallery: 0.3 mi

Union Square: 0.3 mi

Chinatown: 0.4 mi

Transamerica Pyramid: 0.4 mi

Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.4 mi

Don Soker Gallery: 0.5 mi

Octagon House: 0.5 mi

St Patrick's Church: 0.6 mi

Cartoon Art Museum: 0.6 mi

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.7 mi

Coit Tower: 0.7 mi

Moscone Center: 0.8 mi

Grace Cathedral: 0.2 mi

Cable Car Museum: 0.2 mi

Old St Mary's Cathedral: 0.2 mi

Kertesz Gallery: 0.3 mi

Union Square: 0.3 mi

Chinatown: 0.4 mi

Transamerica Pyramid: 0.4 mi

Toomey Tourell Gallery: 0.4 mi

Don Soker Gallery: 0.5 mi

Octagon House: 0.5 mi

St Patrick's Church: 0.6 mi

Cartoon Art Museum: 0.6 mi

San Francisco Museum of Modern Art: 0.7 mi

Coit Tower: 0.7 mi

Moscone Center: 0.8 mi

871 Fine Arts: 0.8 mi

Haas Lilienthal House: 0.8 mi

Civic Centre: 0.9 mi

Ferry Building: 0.9 mi

Lafayette Park: 1 mi

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption: 1 mi

SoMa: 1 mi

San Francisco City Hall: 1 mi

Port of San Francisco: 1 mi

Lombard Street: 1.1 mi

Konko Church of San Francisco: 1.1 mi

Underwater World: 1.1 mi

Aquarium of the Bay: 1.1 mi

Wax Museum Entertainment Complex: 1.1 mi

Pier 39: 1.1 mi

San Francisco Experience: 1.1 mi

Ghirardelli Square: 1.1 mi

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum: 1.1 mi

San Francisco Symphony: 1.2 mi

Japantown: 1.2 mi

Wyland Gallery: 1.2 mi

Japan Center: 1.2 mi

Pioneer's Monument: 1.2 mi

Hyde Street Pier: 1.2 mi

Musee Mecanique: 1.2 mi

ATT Park: 1.3 mi

Lands End: 1.6 mi

Alcatraz Island: 1.8 mi

Walter Adams Gallery: 2 mi

Mission Dolores: 2.1 mi

Dining

Laurel Court Restaurant

Showcases seasonal menus that are authentically local, traditional and innovative. Our Executive Chef Andrew Court has partnered with local farmers for the freshest, seasonal organic produce and free range poultry and eggs, with the finest of ranchers for natural and dry-aged beef.

The Laurel Court Bar

Weekdays: Bar opens at 11:30 am for beverage service
Lounge last call Sunday to Thursday 11:30 pm
Limited a la carte menu served daily from 11:30 am to 10:00pm
Weekends: Bar opens at 11:30 am for beverage service
Lounge last call Friday and Saturday 12:30 am
Limited a la carte menu served daily from 11

Tonga Room and Hurricane Bar

Serving Pacific Rim Comfort Cuisine, Tonga Room has a San Francisco tradition for more than 65 years. Reservations Recommended.
For more information visit: www.TongaRoom.com

Afternoon Tea

Served in the Laurel Court Restaurant - afternoon tea has been a tradition for San Franciscans and the guests of our hotel since the opening of the Fairmont San Francisco in 1907.
Sat-Sun 1:30PM - 3:30PM
Weekday Offerings for parties of 25 ppl or more
Price: 36.00 plus tax plus gratuity
Childrens Te

Hotel Policies

Check-in:

03:00 PM

Check-out:

12:00 PM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

Fantastic hotel

We arrived st the Fairmont, were greeted and escorted into the lobby. The Fairmont is a grand Hotel of the 'old School' and the lobby is stunning. After quick check- in we were taken to our room ( exterior, king) on third floor. Because the price was so reasonable, for San Francisco, I did not expect the absolutely stunning bay view, facing Alcatraz and Coit Tower. Truly stunning! Third floor was entirely renovated and beautifully appointed. I travel with a service dog , well trained and the staff were very charming and accepting.
The Fairmont, with its rich history, beautiful architecture, stunning views and location atop Nob Hill, is now our favorite hotel as long as they stay affordable !

Just a try

It was a great experience although, in my opinion, Fairmont would need a room restoration (there were some scratches in the walls and in the room furnitures). The in room dining was a bit pricey but a good service.

Fairmont Hotel

A Lavish and beautiful hotel. Old world and well maintained. Reminded us of hotels in Rome. Pricey though but worth the splurge. Rooms expensive and a little on the small side. Only negative feedback is that the day we wanted to rent a car, the person at the onsite car rental desk called off sick, so we had to take a cab to the main location. Hotel is nicely situated on Nob hill. Excellent location is close to cable stop that can take you all the way down to Fishermans Wharf for about $6.00 which is also walking distance to pier 39. Expect a long wait for the cable cars but if you get it at off locations like here it is about 20 - 30 min, otherwise you are waiting a couple of hours. Best tour was the Alcatraz audio tour-a must see while in SFO.

Trip purpose:

Great hotel for the price

The hotel is beautiful reminding one of the european palaces. Our room in the old tower was comfortable and bed was excellent. Service was excellent and the room was cleaned in one hour that we had left the first morning. Unfortunately the dining was a little subpar. My wife had a sea bass for dinner that was overcooked and my sister got a little quesy from the chicken dish. The breakfast was good. Also allows dogs.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel

For special occasion the Fleur de Lys was excellent. Though we are not high brow French foodies the food was excellent and service great.

Fairmont San Fran

The hotel is very elegant in a turn of the century fashion. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The best part was that this hotel was about half the price of the other hotels in the area. Getting your hiking boots on because this hotel is at the top of the hill and no matter which direction you come in from, you are walking up a rather steep hill.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

5

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

5

Comfort:

5

Location:

5

Value:

5

Trip purpose:

Business

Dining tip:
In Hotel

Skip the in hotel breakfast, it is overpriced and isn't anything special.

Trip purpose:

Elegant, but a bit tired

Great location on California St. Easy to catch cable cars or walk downhill to Chinatown and Ferry Building. Our room was very spatious with the largest walkin closet I have ever seen in a hotel. Beds were very comfortable. Our bathroom was not spotless and we had no towels or robes upon arrival. A very unfriendly housekeeper told me to call the front desk to get towels. We had a very helpful bellman at the lobby desk who recommended a place to order chinese food for delivery. No coffee or tea in the room so I had to go to the bar downstairs to get tea. Overnight parking was $57.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

2

Hotel staff:

3

Comfort:

5

Location:

4

Value:

3

Trip purpose:

Business

Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable

Buy a day or multiple day pass for cable cars and buses. We were able to buy a day pass on the cable car, but you have to have correct change ($13), as they don't take charge cards.

Traditional charmer

It was a rare opportunity to stay in a first-rate hotel at a reasonable rate (but the cost of parking is ridiculous). Our room wasn't ready when we arrived but the clerk offered to call our cell when it was. Our room was in the original building (no free upgrade offered) and was both spacious and comfortable. Everything you want to see in SF is downhill from the Fairmont so the walk out isn't bad, but take a cab back! We were there on a Sunday morning and splurged on the best brunch anywhere, the Top of the Mark (Hopkins) across the street from the hotel. And the view from the restaurant is awesome. Other favorite restaurants: Scoma's at Fisherman's Wharf and Sam Wo in Chinatown.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):

Amenities:

4

Cleanliness:

5

Hotel staff:

4

Comfort:

5

Location:

4

Value:

4

Trip purpose:

Business

Entertainment tip:
Short walk from hotel

The Cable Car Museum is a couple of blocks away and is both interesting and free.